I cemented over the tiles in my shower!

Easily transform the way your shower looks and feels with this low-budget method using faux concrete. No demolition or painting required! #beforeandaftershower #diyconcreteshower #showerrenovation
PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO
Henry Feather Finish (Home Depot): shorturl.at/lnrGK
Seal Krete Clear Seal (Home Depot): shorturl.at/dlsy2

[@HarmonybonesBlueberryJohnson]

I am glad I came across this video. I am renovating the bath and this seems perfect for the shower floor and after I remove all the tiles in there. I love cement floors!

[@Catherineslove]

I used this stuff to do my kitchen countertops and it is amazing! It's been six years now and they are still holding up!! I did not use an electric sander. I only lightly sanded by hand, water proofed, and sealed them and it still came out awesome! I am doing my bathroom floor and countertop this week!!

[@1EliseKramer]

What kind of countertops did you do this over? I hate my brown granite and I’m considering this.

[@Catherineslove]

@@1EliseKramer We used plywood. I would test a spot on your countertop before doing the whole thing. You can use this stuff on almost anything! Do you have a small slab of granite you can practice on or something like that?

[@UteGirlB]

This is amazing! Was looking for detailed instructions, a follow-up on how it’s holding up, and you hit the mark! Thanks for sharing!

[@Ezzell_]

Nice...I have never seen this technique before. I hope you do a one month six month and a year later update.

[@hollyyaudas]

Thank you! Was trying to figure out what to do with my ugly brown stone tile! I love this ❤

[@dhille7]

Thank you for the video! It's super helpful! I'm going to do this in a new shower in my little victorian in a couple of days. Luckily, Henry is in stock at my local Home Depot.

[@WorkWithWarren]

Ooo interesting microcement kit alternative! And thanks for doing the 1 year update! Looks great :)

[@soundthings3412]

congratulations on your channel. I found out about your channel from LRN2DIY. You seem very comfortable and natural on camera. Keep the videos coming. FYI, I personally don't watch shorts. My old mind doesn't work that fast. :)

[@amber-uponaladder]

Thanks so much! That means a lot to me! I'm grateful for the support! & We're big fans of LRN2DIY.

[@TinaJenkins-i2o]

Here from LRN2DIY. Looking forward to viewing your content.

[@teemareedotcom]

Wow! I really appreciate you sharing this. I'm looking for options to cover my dated shower tiles and this seems doable. Thank you!

[@stacey8142]

Thank you for this video! Exactly what i want to do in my bathroom but wasn't sure if it was possible or if it would last!!! Can't wait to do the same!!!!

[@amber-uponaladder]

Thanks so much!

[@Andrew-is3ld]

Great video! Extremely helpful, and what a beautiful result :)

[@R900DZ]

The trick to masking with tape is to pull it while it’s still wet. You only had an issue because you waited til it dried

[@proverbwoman5591]

Because you have to do layer after layer and let each dry she would have had to retape for each layer! No thanks! 😉

[@R900DZ]

@@proverbwoman5591 you can just use it for the final coat.

[@patzerama8887]

Great video. I am based in the UK and half way through rendering my tiles which luckily are not glazed. Hoping to seal it next week. In the meantime, can you let me know what type of sealer you used? Water based or acrylic? Did it darken the colour or give it a shine? I can't get the brand you used here so the make up of the product would be good to know. Ideally, I am looking for a topical sealer not one that is absorbed by the render.

[@graciearson]

Holy shit Amber this is amazing! In Australia the microcement products are often only sold to professional trades or the kits you can buy are $1400 for 10m2... I wanted a softer colour but for the price difference I might be able to compromise.

[@madelinearroyo-ql1yq]

Grwat video. Thanks. Awesome way to explain

[@jacquelynjohnson7189]

great video!!! I'm about to try it today.

[@cristal.alizé]

this deserves so much more recognition - thank you soooo much for sharing :)!! this is an idea I had for my bathroom as well but I want to do the entire bathroom, does the concrete mix absorb water well? we have a problem with moldy / moist spots so I want it to be good for cleaning & drying

[@shannonphx407]

Looks cool! But how do you clean it?

[@snoopdoggydog5640]

This looks amazing, thanks for posting the video!

[@sanjuanwin]

THIS IS SO KILLER!!!!!

[@rockyk1395]

KUDOS. Glad i found this video. You did a great job!!! I'll probably remove the shower head and shower knob plate cover first.

[@alyssadyer5974]

Is it easy to clean, or do you need to use any specific cleaning product to make sure you don't ruin it?

[@2012MCTG]

Very interesting. It looks clean/industrial. I think I’d have to see one first hand to be sold on it. A lot of work ! Good job, nice vid 👍

[@amber-uponaladder]

Thank you!

[@jessicag6817]

I was looking for a video just like this found you from another account love it

[@amber-uponaladder]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Sara-zz9vc]

Great job Amber,I like to try it in the kitchen .

[@eho1019]

Love your diys! Have you ever tried adding paint to the heather finish?

[@amber-uponaladder]

Thanks so much!! Yes! I tried mixing paint in the cement and it caused it to crack 😞 but painted over it with 1•2•3 zinsser primer and that has worked!

[@Got2GooF]

Would you paint over the seal & seal again or have to paint it before sealing ? ​@amber-uponaladder

[@Cheryl-pc6hb]

Great video

[@CanineConsistency]

This is great! Can I do it on a prefabricated tile shower? I think they are made of some kind of plastic material.

[@eho1019]

I just finished a shower in my rental unit! Thank you for this video! ❤ I want to do another shower, but was wondering if you had any tips on clean up in between mixing. I found that to be the most annoying. Also which trowel was easiest to use.

[@roiad876]

Is it water proof or do I need to tile or seal first?

[@jeffreyjbyron]

Truly amazing. I wonder if it would adhere to a ceramic tub with a finish on it. Previous owner did the epoxy over tile thing in my house and I'm trying to think of a quick reno solution that doesn't require stripping or demo.

[@amber-uponaladder]

I wish I had an answer for you on that. I’ve been asked that a lot and I’m not sure. I do know that on the Henry Feather Finish box it claims it bonds to just about every surface. So it might work - but I worry with the water not running off right away, like it does in the shower, it might cause issues. So I would look into a better sealer/ top coat

[@samiraalotaibi2418]

You are my hero 🦸‍♀️ can you please advise if there is a white option?

[@shelondawaller7358]

I literally just watched a video where a guy used white... I'll post if I can find it again

[@amber-uponaladder]

I know Ardex sells a white feather finish cement but I’ve never used it. I’ve seen people use it on the countertops though and it looks beautiful

[@jvmarino]

I love this Did you get any cracking

[@benjaminflynn-ov8oi]

Are there any options for color besides the grey you used in the video? Great job btw

[@amber-uponaladder]

❤❤I know Ardex sells a white feather finish cement but I’ve never used it. I’ve seen people on Pinterest use it for their countertops and it looks beautiful

[@nouyang2073]

Will it hold over acrylic shower shell?

[@lisanewby3583]

What grit sand paper do you use to sand it down?

[@havenpeters4805]

How many days was this process? My house only has one bathroom and I really want to do this but I'm worried we will be out of a bathroom for days.. I want to do it over the floor tile and in the shower. I'm thinking we could go a day or two without a shower but need the toilet.. haha trying to decide if we should just wait until we add the second bath in the basement

[@MahboubehZarei-e9w]

Wow wow. Amazing ❤❤❤. Can we use any type of cement instead? Do you have any idea? Tnx

[@amber-uponaladder]

Good question. I don’t think you can. Regular cement won’t stick but this feather finish cement is created different and it bonds to just about any surface- at least that’s what the box says 😊

[@liefyork5467]

hi. learning from you. do you think filling in the grout lines with more grout and blending it out so that the tile and grout become more flush with one another would help with this process?

[@proverbwoman5591]

That's a GREAT time saving idea!!

[@ouroldchurch]

Any Canadian products that are similar for my Canadian friends watching this video?

[@cathystaerkel1833]

Wondering if you can do this over cracked tiles? Or might the concrete split as the tiles on the wall have done?

[@saratemp790]

Can you put this over laminate countertops?

[@NicoleTenore]

What did you end up doing with the floor? I have such a similar tiled shower and floor and I want to do this but I don't know what to do about the floor. Cement floor and shower seems like too much maybe? I'm not sure. Also would love if you could post what sanders you used! I have an orbital, but wondering if need others for this project.

[@amber-uponaladder]

I cemented the floor too 😅 although this is where all the water just sits so I’m start to see a few trouble spots. I’ll be posting a video about that soon. The sander I’m using is a dewalt orbit sander but really any sander would work. You could even sand it by hand if you wanted 😊

[@samiraalotaibi2418]

I love it you’re such brilliant. I have a question for you I want to do it white do you think Arden Feather Finish will give same result?

[@amber-uponaladder]

Thanks so much 🩷🩷 I haven’t worked with Ardex feather finish but everything I’ve researched has said that Henry’s & Ardex are the same thing. So I would think it would give the same result!! The white would be gorgeous 😍

[@qwertyqwert2772]

how long did the sealer take to dry when you did 8 to 10 layers? how slippery is it?

[@amber-uponaladder]

The first two layers took about an hour and a half to dry and then each layer after that dried faster and faster. It’s surprising not slippery! It feels about the same as tile- smooth but enough texture to not slip. If that makes sense ☺️

[@MsHeavencloud]

Thats simply brilliant!!!

[@piucorner]

wow, Could you please help me what type of material should I buy in Italy? I can't find cheap material! it's all micro cement and cost a lot!

[@alexandrea3740]

Just wondering, does the cement texture feel rough, scratchy, or uncomfortable to the bottom of your feet?

[@amber-uponaladder]

It feels a lot like tile actually. There's just enough texture that it doesn't feel slippery & the sealer helps it feel smooth, not scratchy.

[@alexandrea3740]

@@amber-uponaladder Thank you so much for your quick response! Also, I want to thank you for including the one-year update about how well the products you used have held up, no cracking, no mildew issues, etc.

[@hopedevoted8257]

Do you know if this can be done on countertops? If so, any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks! I love your TokTok channel!!

[@amber-uponaladder]

Yeah, I've seen people do this on Pinterest! The only thing people seemed to have trouble with was oil splatters. But all the countertops looked really pretty.

[@hopedevoted8257]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mike-cq9wk]

How many packs you used to cover the shower wall? It says it covers up to 150sqf. But it seems like that too good to be true. Great video👍

[@amber-uponaladder]

I only had to use one box! It goes a long way if you mix it in small batches. 🤗 It dries really fast so if you mix too much at once it will dry up before you can get it on the wall.

[@Got2GooF]

I had to use 2 boxes but that's due to the grout in 1-inch tiles on the shower pan lost majority of the grout & needed more filling

[@nikkisprankle9315]

Is it slippery at all when wet?

[@Bransoud4]

Can u stain the finish first, say u wanted black?

[@katerossiter8732]

Could you then tile over one wall of it if you wanted to?

[@noneyuh7069]

How long did this last?

[@meyay100]

How long did the project take you? Thanks! LOVE IT!

[@amber-uponaladder]

It took me 2 maybe 3 weeks to finish but that’s because I worked on it here and there. There is a lot of waiting for layers to dry but if you’re working consistently on it I would think it could be done in a few days

[@dextertengph9869]

how long did you cure or dried it on first layer and by layer?

[@amber-uponaladder]

@@dextertengph9869 it seems like it took about two hours for the first layer to dry but each layer started to dry faster than the last. You could speed up the process with a fan

[@davidyounger8413]

Can you tell me how many boxes of Henry cement you used for the 5 coats? Looking to do this to my kids shower Btw, your shower looks amazing

[@gracefulvessel]

How much of tje cement do u need?

[@amber-uponaladder]

I only had to use one box! It goes a long way if you mix in smaller batches. Otherwise it dries to fast before you can’t use it all

[@kramertaylor9]

How long did you wait between layers of concrete

[@amber-uponaladder]

@@kramertaylor9 the first layer took a few hours to dry completely but each layer I put on dried faster than the last

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Old white tile is ugly now it looks better, you can add water proof wallpaper , or paint it

[@shelondawaller7358]

Thank you JESUS there is an easy fix to a crappy make over job 🙌🏾💪🏾❤️

[@cindireyna555]

Can you shower if you don’t finish the sealer in a day.

[@Got2GooF]

I gave it 3 coats of sealer yesterday & it seems to be fine but im giving it 2-3 more today just to be safe. I'm waiting on the 4th coat to dry then will do a water test 🤞🏼

[@rhandel13]

Is the floor slippery?

[@bonnytiley3998]

I am curious about this too

[@antagonizerr]

If you don't deglaze your tiles that skim coat will start to flake within a year. You didn't deglaze.

[@carmenjuarez1219]

Is there a way to have white cement?

[@amber-uponaladder]

Ardex has a white feather finish. I’ve never worked with it but from what I’ve researched Henry’s & Ardex are the same thing. So I would think the white feather finish would work. I’ve just never tested it out. The white would be so beautiful. I wish I had more experience with it

[@snoopdoggydog5640]

@AmberOderkirk-how many boxes of the Feather Finish skim coat did you use for your shower?

[@amber-uponaladder]

@@snoopdoggydog5640 I only had to use one box! I mixed up small amounts at a time because it dries pretty fast

[@snoopdoggydog5640]

@@amber-uponaladder Great, thanks so much for getting back to me! The video was super helpful and your shower looks so good!

[@wk4523]

it looks like my shower while I was in prison

[@nazikiwe8259]

😂 Design is funny like that. And very subjective. I like this type of simple wabi-sabi look.

[@jasonsargent5030]

​@@nazikiwe8259absolutely!

[@rhandel13]

We put stainless shower inserts so you boys don’t get frisky in there anymore.

[@JimHarmer]

I think it looks cool

[@mjp8494]

😂

[@joshjosh575]

Reminds me of the bathrooms we had in crackhouses.

[@КасиоПея-ь7г]

Благородную плитку превратить в оштукатуренную стену, это что красиво, нравятся стены общественного сартира ?

[@dw6nvf]

lol now you have a prison shower

[@saratemp790]

sEEler lady. Not siller. You must be from Utah.

[@whythissucks829]

can this be painted?

[@handee_maam]

Not sure but I'm thinking with concrete paint it would work 🤔

[@UteGirlB]

This is amazing! Was looking for detailed instructions, a follow-up on how it’s holding up, and you hit the mark! Thanks for sharing!

[@amber-uponaladder]

@@UteGirlB I’ll be posted a two year update soon. The walls are still looking great but the floor hasn’t held up as good. The water creeped in near the drain causing it to bubble and crack. So I must’ve not sealed it very good in that area.

[@madamealexandra4714]

How long did everything take to dry?